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A review by paigerini
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I read this for class earlier this year.
I have to say, the premise of this novel really drew me in. This historical "what if" is quite unique, and I think it is a novel that everyone should read at some point or another.
To be honest, my only gripe with this book is that certain parts of the book progressed really slowly, almost to the point where I tuned out of the story while reading. Sometimes you had to get through a passage just to get to a part where something happens. Other than that, this had an interesting plot and characters.
I have to say, the premise of this novel really drew me in. This historical "what if" is quite unique, and I think it is a novel that everyone should read at some point or another.
To be honest, my only gripe with this book is that certain parts of the book progressed really slowly, almost to the point where I tuned out of the story while reading. Sometimes you had to get through a passage just to get to a part where something happens. Other than that, this had an interesting plot and characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, and Sexual assault